Multi-Component Products and Multi-Step Regimens For Improving The Appearance Or Feel Of Human Skin

Abstract

Described are multi-component products and multi-step regimens for improving the look and/or feel of human skin. The products comprise a first composition comprising a humectant, a second composition comprising a non-volatile oil, and a third composition comprising substantially spherical particles. The regimens comprise the steps of: applying to the skin a first layer formed using a first composition comprising a humectant, followed by applying a second layer formed using a second composition comprising at least one non-volatile oil, followed by applying a third layer formed using a third composition comprising substantially spherical particles.

1 . A method of improving the look or feel of human skin comprising the following steps:
 a. applying to the skin a first layer formed using a first composition comprising a humectant;   b. thereafter applying a second layer formed using a second composition comprising a non-volatile oil; and   c. thereafter applying a third layer formed using a third composition comprising from about 10% to about 30%, by weight of the third composition, of substantially spherical particles selected from the group consisting of coated starch, uncoated starch, coated starch derivatives, uncoated starch derivatives, coated crosslinked starch, uncoated crosslink starch, coated silicone elastomer particles, uncoated silicone elastomer particles, and combinations thereof.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first composition comprises from about 5% to about 30%, by weight of the first composition, of at least one humectant. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the humectant is glycerin. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first composition is water based and is in the form of an aqueous solution, an aqueous gel, an aqueous dispersion, an oil-in-water emulsion, or a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the second composition comprises a non-volatile silicone oil. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the second composition comprises at least about 70%, by weight of the non-volatile oil, of the non-volatile silicone oil. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the first and second compositions each have a contrast ratio of less than about 20. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the second composition comprises dimethicone. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first, the second and the third compositions each comprises less than about 4%, by weight of the third composition, of mica, talc, and other substantially non-spherical particles. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the second composition comprises at least about 50%, by weight of the nonvolatile oil, of a UV agent. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the third composition comprises less than about 1%, by weight of the third composition, of TiO 2 , iron oxide particles and other pigment particles. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first composition comprises at least about 1%, by weight of the first composition, of one or more skin care actives selected from the group consisting of sugar amines, vitamins, oil control agents, photosterols, hexamidine compounds, tightening agents, anti-wrinkle actives, anti-atrophy actives, flavonoids, N-acyl amino acid compounds, retinoids, peptides, anti-cellulite agents, desquamation actives, anti-acne actives, anti-oxidants, radical scavengers, anti-inflammatory agents, tanning actives, skin lightening agents, botanical extracts, antimicrobial actives, antifungal actives, antibacterial actives, sensates, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially spherical particles in the third composition have an average diameter of from about 1 μm to about 40 μm. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of non-volatile oil in the second composition to substantially spherical particulate material in the third composition is from about 1:10 to about 3:2. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the weight ratio of non-volatile oil in the second composition to substantially spherical particulate material in the third composition is from about 1:4 to about 1:1. 
     
     
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